FAQs: Riding and Guiding

What size group will I be riding in?

Typically between 4 and 8 riders. We keep our groups to a
maximum of 8 per guide. Small group sizes minimize the impact of
our riding on the environment and allow valuable time with your
guide to enhance your riding experience. Without
spoiling the flow of your riding, we will ensure you know what to
expect on the trail up ahead. Our guides are all highly
experienced, MBLA or MIAS qualified and mountain first-aid
trained.

How long are your rides?

We match our rides to the experience and ability of the group
through listening and consultation. Effectively, we have a
whole library of rides up our sleeves at all our venues, and we
choose those most suited to the groups, the weather and ground
conditions on the day. So it’s hard to generalise, but
as a very rough guide: big rides on a still, dry day might be
up to 40 miles and 7 hours, and lighter rides in the same
conditions might be up to 30 miles and 5 hours including rest stops
and lunch. Our accommodation is always selected to be right
amongst the best trails, which means that we might choose to do 2
shorter, sharper rides on a day with some R&R in between.

What should I take with me on a ride?

A 2 or 3 litre hydration pack with 2 spare tubes, a pump, tyre
levers and a multi-tool, a waterproof top and some snacks.
Cash for lunch, mobile phone, camera. Wearing a helmet is
compulsory and gloves and sunglasses/eye protection are strongly
recommended.

What about knee and elbow pads?

We cannot recommend that you do not wear knee and elbow
pads. They are not compulsory and very technical descents are
rare on our rides. WildBike guides will pad up for some rides,
particularly in Scotland, The Lakes, and Morzine.